Fidgetiness

/ˈfɪdʒətinəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being fidgety; a tendency toward restless movement and nervous behavior.

Etymology

From fidgety plus -ness (noun suffix indicating quality or state). Standard nominalization of the adjective fidgety.

Kelly Says

Medical literature from the 1800s described fidgetiness as a moral failing or sign of weak character. We now understand it's often a neurological trait linked to intelligence and creativity.

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